Description
A traditional Persian dessert served during the New Year celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup of rose water
- 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup of chopped almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon of saffron
- 1 teaspoon of cardamom
- 1/4 cup of dried fruits
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and soak it for 2 hours.
- In a pot, combine milk, sugar, and rice. Cook on low heat.
- Add rose water, saffron, and cardamom. Stir well.
- Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.
- Once thick, remove from heat and let it cool.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with pistachios, almonds, and dried fruits.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: persian new year dessert, traditional dessert, Persian cuisine